How can I install a barn door without a header and encase ceiling mounted brackets with a wooden valance for a bonus room opening?
Asked by Leanne Lo 
5 months ago
Last Updated: June 21, 2024
I’m thinking about putting a barn door in the bonus room opening. Any ideas on how to do it without a header? Can I skip that step? (I know, the shelves will need to be moved and the shutters aren’t an issue)
Update: Thanks for the help! I didn’t know about ceiling mounted brackets. To cover the gap above the door and block out light and noise, I’ll probably make a wooden valance using crown molding or something similar on both sides of the door to hide the brackets. This should do the trick…I’ll try to share updates once it’s done, but it’s still a few months away.
They offer kits for barn door rail systems that mount to the ceiling.
Rails are used to attach the ceiling
BUT… you’ll need access to either the attic or the floor above.
I can help with that! If necessary, I can set up a header in the attic. The distance from the scuttle is 10 feet.
Utilize a Ceiling L-Shape Bracket System